Girls basketball finishes season ranked #1 in CCS Division IV

By Areeshah Farooq ’23

The third year of the girls’ basketball season at Riordan high school has come to an end as they spent the year “battling with every team [they came against],” stated Jeselle Santos ’24.

As the captain of the girls’ varsity basketball team, she goes on to say she “sees the team succeeding and giving every team a fight.”

Win or lose, the girls maintained a positive outlook on their experiences.

One fan, English teacher Kim Loder, said, “I was extremely impressed by their grit and determination. Even when they were down points, they encouraged and motivated each other.”

Along with an uplifting attitude, a value the team upholds is “to always have the next play mentality and always hold each

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The supportive communication and competitive atmosphere the team has developed this season displays a strong sense of bonding both on and off the court.

Additionally, this season, the first junior varsity was introduced due to more girls being interested in becoming part of Riordan’s basketball program.

“I really see this team making it to state because this year’s group of freshmen and sophomores are the hardestworking young ladies I’ve met. I have no doubt in my mind that we will give Riordan another banner for the gym,” Santos added.

With the addition of athletes to the varsity team, the girls are ready to take it to the next level in the future. Through teamwork and dedication, the team’s passionate about making it to the WCAL next season.